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T998 CPP

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 CPP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 141,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 15 Aug 2013 134,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust louder than standard.

nearside parking brake performance low.

offside front tyre tread getting low on edges.

slight play at nearside inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust louder than standard.

nearside parking brake performance low.

offside front tyre tread getting low on edges.

slight play at nearside inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,632 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,454 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear antiroll bar linkrods

Fail 24 Sep 2011 119,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both rear antiroll bar linkrods

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2010 111,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 98,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 98,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,079 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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T998 CPP is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T998 CPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T998 CPP is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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